Dov vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,409
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dov Rank #1,409
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dov ___

  • Dov Aryeh
  • Dov Moshe
  • Dov Yonatan
  • Dov Elan
  • Dov Chaim
  • Dov Shlomo

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dov

Aryeh Noa Tamar Roni Leah

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dov or Obadiah more popular?

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Dov and Obadiah mean?

Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dov and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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